No salary listed — similar Psychiatrist roles pay ~$327k (median of 128 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active roles in this profession

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UHS
Salt Lake City, Utah

Psychiatrist - Full Time

Psychiatry Top 25% in Physician rolesFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Inpatient psychiatrist at Salt Lake Behavioral Health. Full-time. 118-bed psychiatric hospital. Competitive compensation. Benefits included.

Join UHS as a Psychiatrist - Full Time in Salt Lake City, Utah. Responsibilities One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Psychiatrist is responsible for assisting in the process of evaluating patients. Psychiatrists completes the psychiatric assessment of patients and consults with the Treatment Team for treatment recommendations and referrals.

Requirements

  • Education: Doctorate Program.
  • Experience: Preferably two or more years’ experience within a psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in working with in an inpatient setting is preferred.
  • Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Utah as a Psychiatrist.
  • EEO Statement.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with UHS in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningConsultationEvidence-Based TreatmentInpatient CareChemical Dependency TreatmentAcute Psychiatric Care

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

In Utah, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$343k across 86 listings, vs ~$335k nationally (5,738 listings).

Utah's cost-of-living index is 108.6 (US average = 100) — Utah ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Full Time at UHS a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Plan
401k with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Discounted Meals